Good Morning, Columbia! Things to Know, 8/5

The Weather

From the National Weather Service

“Partly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind between 5 and 7 mph.”

Event Not To Miss: Gallery Reception

at the American City Building, 10227 Wincopin Circle, will hold a reception tonight (Friday) from 6 to 8 p.m. as part of its fourth annual juried show, which displays works from artists from Howard and surrounding counties.

Question of the Day

What inspires you to work out? Triathlete and columnist Maureen O’Donnell writes a touching column about how willing fellow athletes are to help each other out and support one another as they accomplish big feats. Post under her column here about how experienced athletes have helped you.

Quote of the Week

“I will not lie, we are basing our new home search pretty much solely by proximity to the Columbia Wegmans site,” said Dan Finkelstein, in the story about Columbia Wegmans’ opening date slated for summer of 2012.

Headlines You May Have Missed 8/4

Diversity at Howard County Schools: Cause for a Commission